What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Or RDA position at Surfin Smiles Kids Dental Care?
About us
Surfin Smiles Kids Dental Care is a fun, friendly, and exciting children's dental office located in Santa Maria. Our goal is to provide the highest quality patient care to as many children as possible in a happy, friendly and fun environment!
Our work environment includes:
- On-the-job training
- Food provided
- Lively atmosphere
- Modern office setting
- Regular social events
- Growth opportunities
We are looking for a enthusiastic, energetic and driven dental assistant who will make our children's dental office fun and pleasant for patients and parents! We provide competitive compensation as well as performance bonuses so you would have unlimited growth and earning potential! If interested please send resume and we can set up a time to chat.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to parents
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Pediatric dental experience a plus but not required.
- Must be bilingual English / Spanish
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Great attitude
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- RDA with coronal polishing certificate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour DOE
COVID-19 considerations:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Happy hour
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $32